Version Black by Ulric de Varens bottle
Ulric de Varens

Version Black

4.0/5 · 37 votes Masculine 2010
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Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day96
Night42
Spring100
Summer100
Fall42
Winter17
Our take

A man stands at a weekend market, sleeves rolled, weighing whether a cheap bottle can still smell composed. Version Black answers with a bright mandarin and pineapple opening that feels sunny and immediate, softened by cardamom that keeps the fruit from turning sugary. The citrus is real and present, not a ghost of zest, and it gives the fragrance a clean, approachable start that works on bare skin in warm air.

Lavender enters soon after, bridging the fruit to a gentle musk that settles without fanfare. There is a creamy warmth from tonka bean, but it stays close, never overwhelming the air around you. The scent stays with you through a morning of errands and a long lunch outside, present enough to enjoy yet never straining to be noticed across a table. It behaves like a reliable companion rather than a statement piece.

This is a daytime choice for someone who wants to smell fresh and a little spicy without spending much time thinking about it. It suits a man who prefers a gentle trail and a fragrance that does not demand attention while he moves through a busy afternoon. Wear it when the sun is up and the air feels open, from a casual coffee to a relaxed outdoor gathering with friends.

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